US adds 172,000 jobs in May as World Cup preparations boost hospitality hiring
The United States economy added 172,000 jobs in May, driven largely by a sharp rise in hiring across pubs, bars, restaurants and other hospitality...
Northern Ireland drops proposal to ban smacking of children
Proposals aimed at making the smacking of children illegal in Northern Ireland have been removed from a major justice reform bill currently progressing through...
AI-designed vaccine could protect against future pandemics
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed what they describe as a “fundamentally new” type of vaccine using artificial intelligence, raising hopes for...
Cool roofs emerging as lifeline against deadly heat across Africa
As climate change intensifies heatwaves across the globe, researchers and public health experts in Africa are turning to a simple but effective solution to...
India: Electric vehicle shift gains momentum amid fuel concerns
India’s transition towards electric vehicles (EVs) appears to be entering a decisive phase, with rising sales, growing policy support and increasing fuel prices driving...
Global Mangrove forests shows recovery after decades of decline
The world’s mangrove forests, long considered one of nature’s most effective shields against storms and climate change, are showing a significant recovery after decades...
Nearly 50 people die of thirst in Sahara Desert
At least 49 people lost their lives after being stranded without water in a remote stretch of the Sahara desert in northern Niger, authorities...
Ulva: Tourist boom forces Scottish Island to shut tourist on Sundays
A tiny island off the west coast of Scotland has decided to effectively shut itself to tourists every Sunday during the summer months after...
Chinese carmakers challenge global auto giants as EV race intensifies
Global automobile manufacturers from the United States, Europe and Japan are facing growing pressure from Chinese rivals that are rapidly reshaping the future of...